Second wave and a return of stricter measures


POSTED ON: October 29, 2020 IN , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso

If there is a serious need for further restrictions, then we must act guided by evidence on the type of lockdown we need.

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BLSA reacts to the MTBPS


POSTED ON: October 28, 2020 IN , , , by Admin

By BLSA

Today’s MTBPS speech carried far more significance given the crisis we are in.

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Focus on unproductive behaviour


POSTED ON: October 27, 2020 IN , by Admin

In mapping out South Africa’s recovery, much of the focus is on economic analysis but too little is on “unproductive behaviour” that needs to be fixed, Miriam Altman, director of Altman Advisory, told a BLSA special council meeting on Thursday.

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State and public-sector unions still have time to reach agreement


POSTED ON: IN , , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso
SA’s resolve for fiscal reform will be tested in the #MTBPS as we face up to the unresolved question of public sector wages.

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BLSA CEO’s letter 26 October


POSTED ON: October 26, 2020 IN by Admin

By Busi Mavuso

It’s a big week for the country. The MTBPS has the potential to support a recovery in business sentiment, which will boost our recovery prospects.

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Land reform cannot be tackled with recklessness


POSTED ON: IN , , , by BLSA

By Tebele Luthuli
The issue of land reform needs to be tackled within the full ambit of the law.

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BLSA writes to Finance Ministry ahead of MTBPS


POSTED ON: October 22, 2020 IN , , by BLSA

By BLSA

Business backs a tough medium-term budget.

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The overarching goal of the mini budget must be to build confidence


POSTED ON: IN , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso

There is one overarching goal for Finance Minister Tito Mboweni: to rebuild confidence in the economy.

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Tourism and its not so rosy outlook


POSTED ON: IN , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso

The focus on tourism in the economic plan is vital.

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Growth in employment needs fertile ground


POSTED ON: October 20, 2020 IN , , by BLSA

By Busi Mavuso

Old ideas of waiting for government to create jobs simply won’t do anymore. We need to change the structure of the economy to solve the jobs crisis.

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